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libertinea person who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a person who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

Korean meaning: 도덕적 원칙이나 책임감 없이 행동하는 사람, 특히 성적으로 방탕한 사람

Korean pronunciation: **리**버틴

Example Sentences

  • Don Juan was literature's most famous libertine, breaking hearts across Europe.
  • The reformed libertine now runs a charity for abandoned puppies.
  • His libertine past made him an unlikely candidate for the church position.

libertine

NOUN

//ˈlɪbərˌtiːn//

a person who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters

libertine concept
💡 Concept

A libertine character ignores moral consequences in a glittering nightclub setting

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libertine rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

A libertine's desire blooms in the night masquerade — freedom without principle becomes a shadow that cannot be contradicted

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlɪbətiːn/

🌳Etymology

Rootliber
Suffix--tine

Origin

From Latin 'libertinus' meaning 'freed slave' or 'freedman.' Over time, the meaning shifted from someone literally freed from slavery to someone who lives without moral restraints.

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🎵Rhyme

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marine
pristine
routine

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📝Examples

Don Juan was literature's most famous libertine, breaking hearts across Europe.

😄 Fun example

The reformed libertine now runs a charity for abandoned puppies.

His libertine past made him an unlikely candidate for the church position.

😄 Fun example

The libertine's diary was so scandalous, it became a bestseller posthumously.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

debaucheerakehedonistprofligateroué

Antonyms

puritanprudeascetic

Related

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